Reviews

A cymbal-playing monkey toy, possessed by a demon, is received by a nine-year-old boy as a birthday present.  The evil toy turns the ordinary life of the boy's family into a real nightmare.

The Iranian short film When the Kid was a Kid explores a few of the dimensions of the adult world in Iranian society by offering an intimate portrayal of  the experiences of a 10-year-old boy.

Kid’s Town is a Canadian family-friendly web series that follows the adventures of 12-year-old Brian Russell (David Knoll) who, with his father, moves to a new town.

Kid focuses on the life of two young brothers and the way they reflect (and are reflected upon by) their immediate surroundings and their manner of dealing with new, traumatic experiences. 

Those looking for a poignant, Coming-of-Age  portrayal of sexual awakening in a dysfunctional family will appreciate the honesty and realism of A Little Closer.

A young boy creates a fantasy world for himself in order to cope with the separation of his parents.

This German short film provides a feeling of  sensuality and intimacy, while dealing with hard to address interpersonal family issues.

Yarik focuses on the experiences of a young abandoned boy in Moscow and his encounters with kind strangers, policemen and criminals.

Birthday Boy features many surprises in the film's scant seven minutes of screen time that really keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

I Declare War delivers a unique movie experience. Kids will love it – it’s tense enough to excite, yet perfectly suitable for audiences of all ages.

A Coming-of-Age masterpiece portraying lost youth which merited a rare (watching it at home) standing ovation from me.

RiffTrax is a website that takes old American public service announcements and adds a funny commentary turning them into hilarious short clips with a message.